Mar 15 AP Poll: Many Black Americans pessimistic about racial equality in policing By Aaron Morrison, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Few Americans believe there has been significant progress over the last 50 years in achieving equal treatment for Black people in dealings with police and the criminal justice system, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for… Continue reading
Sep 03 More than half of Americans disapprove of Biden right now By Matt Loffman For the first time since he took office in January, more than half of Americans disapprove of the job Joe Biden is doing as president. Continue reading
Jul 23 AP poll: Most unvaccinated Americans don’t want shots By Tammy Webber, Emily Swanson, Associated Press The poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 35% of adults who have not yet received a vaccine say they probably will not, and 45% say they definitely will not. Continue reading
Apr 16 New poll shows Americans overwhelmingly oppose anti-transgender laws By Matt Loffman Two-thirds of Americans are against laws that would limit transgender rights, a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll found. That opposition includes majorities of every political ideology from liberal to conservative and every age group. … Continue reading
Dec 10 When it comes to coronavirus risks, Americans are divided over indoor sports By Jamie Leventhal A majority of Americans – 58 percent – say that people should not participate in indoor team sports this winter, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Sep 11 A majority of young Americans say they’ve felt isolated amid COVID-19 By Associated Press In the midst of the pandemic, young adults are navigating life transitions such as starting college and finding jobs, all without being able to experience normal social activities that might be especially essential for people who are less likely to… Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 9:43 Climate activist Greta Thunberg on the power of a movement By William Brangham Although more Americans than ever are worried about climate change, less than 40 percent expect to make “major sacrifices” to tackle the problem. But according to Greta Thunberg, a Swedish teenager and climate activist, drastic action is exactly what's needed… Continue watching
Jun 21 Most Americans approve of how Trump handled North Korea, new poll finds By Emily Swanson, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press It's a change in opinion that comes after the president's historic summit with Kim Jong Un. Continue reading
Apr 06 Six out of 10 Americans oppose funding for border wall, poll says By Andrew Taylor, Emily Swanson, Associated Press Trump's spending plans are facing their first test on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers debate his request for $30 billion for an immediate cash infusion for the military and $3 billion for additional border security, including a $1 billion down payment… Continue reading
Aug 01 Poll: Regardless of vote, Americans see division By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press NEW YORK — Neither Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump is seen as likely to unify the U.S. if elected, but pessimism about the Republican candidate is far greater, according to a poll released Monday that reflects deep division in the… Continue reading